WES Counselor Corner
LISD Elementary Counselors May 11-15
Mindful Monday
Talk About It Tuesday
Dinner time with young children can be anything but relaxing. The concept of family dinner is good but not always easy. Try making a conversation jar and load it with questions. Take turns pulling the questions from the jar. If your child can’t read yet, read it for them. It’s a great way to have fun and bond with your kids. Try some of these questions:
- What are three words you would uses to describe yourself?
- What do you think you are good at?
- If you went to another planet – what would you bring with you?
- If you were a teacher what rules would you make?
- If you could have one superpower what would it be?
- If you could be an animal what would you be?
Wellness Wednesday - Miércoles de Bienestar
Start a GRATITUDE JOURNAL. Write three things you are thankful for ... a person in your life, an experience, a moment, a relationship, a pet, a personal achievement, a tangible object, etc. According to an article on www.goodnet.org, these are the five (5) ways keeping a gratitude journal will change your life:
1. Increases positivity
2. Improves self-esteem
3. Helps you sleep better
4. Makes you happier
5. Reduces stress.
Think About It Thursday
- Do something today to thank someone else or make their day better.
- Make thank you posters for medical workers.
- Paint kindness rocks and leave them around the neighborhood
- Leave a note on your neighbor's doorstep.
- Call a friend or family member to check on them.
- There is inspiration to be found everywhere if you look for it. Let the kindness of others inspire you to do something kind
Family or Friends Fun Friday
PLAN YOUR DREAM TRIP!
If you able to travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? Take some time and visualize your perfect trip! Will you go with family, friends or both? Will you go to the mountains or the beach? Will you stay in a cabin or a hotel? Will you fly or drive? How long will you stay? Which activities will you choose ... swimming with the dolphins, hiking, going to a museum? Lastly, think about how you might be able to take this trip someday!
Free Breakfast and Lunch for Students - Desayuno y Almuerzo gratis para los Estudiantes
Additional sites have been added to the LISD free breakfast/lunches and students no longer have to be with you to pick up the food. Please click on this link to see the sites, times, and procedures for food pick up.
Link: https://www.lisd.net/COVID19meals
LovePacs changes for West and Central zones: LovePac will now be distributing only at the following schools; Lewisville ES, Mill Street ES, Vickery ES, Huffines MS, Southridge ES, and Delay MS. They will distribute on Fridays from 10-1 on a first come, first serve basis until the items are gone. Additionally, LovePacs would like families to have a sign in their window or to provide the e-mail on their cell phone.